Carrots, Celery, Onion – These vegetables contain vitamin A, C and other antioxidants that have been known to help build a strong immune system and fight off viruses. They may help the body recover from illness more quickly.

Chicken – The star of the dish is packed with protein, which supports the immune system.

Noodles – High in carbohydrates, they will help you to feel full and satisfied.

When you’re sick, your immune system will likely receive “support” to fight the cold from standard over-the-counter cold medicines. However, in some instances, the nutrients from chicken noodle soup can aid with that support system. Studies have shown that a hearty bowl of chicken soup may help you to clear nasal congestion and have a mild anti-inflammatory effect that can help ease cold symptoms.

Chicken noodle soup makes a great fallback for the cold winter days because of all its’ wonderful nutrients. The ingredients included are soothing to the throat, easy-to-digest and also pack a great taste.

The Digestive Disorders Center (DDC) is a convenient point of access to the full range of digestive health care services available at UPMC. Our team has expertise in treatments for inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as swallowing disorders, gastrointestinal cancer, and liver, pancreatic, and biliary diseases.
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